Transcript DRUGS IN SPORT

DRUGS IN SPORT
Learning Objectives
You will learn the difference between
socially acceptable and socially
unacceptable drugs.
You will learn about drugs and the
sportsperson.
Drugs
Drugs are chemicals consumed,
inhaled or injected into the body.
Some drugs are accepted in society,
some have an age restraint on their
use and others are illegal.
Each drug affects the body in a
different way.
Some are addictive.
Some have side effects and long
term health risks.
Drugs
Some of these are used on a regular basis by many
of us. These are SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE.
 CAFFEINE -
which we use in tea and coffee.
 NICOTINE  ETHANOL -
which people use in smoking.
more commonly known as alcohol.
 MEDICINES –
Legal drugs.
Drugs
They can become addictive.
Smoking damages the heart and
oxygen carrying capability of the
blood. It is also a contributing factor
to coronary heart disease.
Both alcohol and caffeine cause extra
urine to be disposed of, therefore
add to the risks of dehydration.
Long term effects of alcohol include
liver damage.
TASK
USE THE INFORMATION ON
CIGARETTES AND ALCOHOL FROM
PAGE 139 TO SUMMARISE THE
EFFECTS THESE PRODUCTS HAVE
ON THE BODY.
There are also drugs that come under the
term “SOCIALLY UNACCEPTABLE” and these
are illegal.
This group includes:
1. Heroin
2.Cocaine
3.LSD
4.Amphetamines
5.Barbiturates
6.Cannabis and ecstasy.
Performance Enhancing Drugs.
The rewards for winning in sport can be
great.
This may cause athletes to cheat.
Governing bodies have clear drug testing
policies.
Each sport has its own list of banned
substances to make it clear to performers
and their coaches.
Some drugs are used to hide pain, some
to develop the body artificially.
Governing Bodies:
The IOC medical commission works
to: ‘protect the health of athletes…
ensure respect for both medical and
sport ethics... enforce equality for all
competing athletes.’
IOC GUIDE TO PROHIBITED
SUBSTANCES:
Use the lists on Page 141 to make
three lists in your notes.
1) Prohibited classes
2) Prohibited methods
3) Subject to restriction
WHY DO SPORTSPEOPLE TAKE DRUGS ?
WRITE A LIST OUT
ANY QUESTIONS…